In this Standalone & Companion novel to The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series comes a heroine for the ages, legendary book woman Cussy Lovett returns in Cussy. A powerful testament of strength, survival and the magic of the printed word wrapped into a vivid portrait which examines criminalization, exploring the effects on the poor and powerless, the societal consequences of fractured family bonds along with the nostalgic glimpses of a bustling multifaceted business district. Meticulously researched, richly detailed with a new cast of absorbing and complex characters, this beautifully rendered, authentic Kentucky tale is gritty, heartbreaking and infused with hope, spirit and courage known only to those with no way out.